1st Grade

Weekly Lessons

Hi first graders!

Welcome to art class week of November 1st. Please scroll down to see your art lesson.

Please remember to fill out the exit ticket on the bottom of this page or you will be marked absent.

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Simple Shape Animals

Today you will make animal drawings using only basic geometric and organic shapes. Breaking objects into basic shapes is a great tool for drawing almost anything, whether it’s a simple building or a complex animal.

Materials:

-White paper

-Black or dark marker ( permanent marker is best)

-Watercolor paint OR crayons/markers

About Shapes.

Watch this video to review the different kinds of basic shapes and see how using simple shapes can help to make drawing easier!

 

Making Animals from basic Shapes Video

Hi guys! Please watch this video to find out how to draw animals using basic shapes. After watching the video, try thinking of your favorite animal and how you would break it down to a few basic shapes. Have fun!